Southern California - The "Not Doing the Eastern Sierra Double" Ride - June 2nd

Okay, I haven't been up to Baldy ONCE this year (dreadful). And since I can't get off work, I'll not be in the Eastern Sierras taking on that double (why, yes, the violins are very comfortable on my shoulder, thank you for asking :p). I'll need a mountain and some company and some food and a few stiff cocktails to console myself. Should you want to join on any part of this pity-fest, let me know. But as for ride details, here they are:

Date: Saturday, June 2nd
Time: 7:30am meet; 8:00am roll
Meet Location: Encanto Park, 751 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte
Mileage: Approx. 70 roundtrip we will climb up Hwy 39 and Little GMR (GRR) and come back down Big GMR
Elevation: Approx. 5,000 ft
Water Stops: Two- East Fork on the way up and in Baldy Village. If you'd like to be a Fred and wear your camelback proudly, please do! I may join you if it's hot that day! Regardless, I am a Fred...:D
Route: http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=3577569&postcount=302
Pace/Type of Ride: Baldy isn't easy, but this is more a "social" ride than a training ride. No one will be dropped, but as with all rides, please know your level and come prepared. :o
Lunch: We can grab a snack in the village before descending and then lunch at RANCHERO, located at 1501 E. Huntington. http://www.sangabrielvalleymenus.com/ranchero/rancheroduarte.htm

MORE DETAILS: http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=4555533&postcount=441

Joining the Pity-fest:
MErider
Spingineer + 1 (??)
Ronjon +1
Road Fix
Indolent58
Grumpy Pig
Go_Fast
Bitingduck (mehbee)
Magicant
Mkadam
Jsigone
Chucklehead
Mr. Beanz (if he doesn't win the lottery + possible buddy)
Inked in Pink
NYGirl777
TCR +1
GreggK
Davesanyyz
TBrown
Cole 505
Nacy333
Big John +1
Valleygirl
Sshakari
Jack
Cassave
Teri
Grasshopper

Oh Great!

So now, while I'm riding the Eastern Sierra Double, I'll be thinking, "I could have been riding GMR!"

Oh well, that's the way it goes. GMR will be there later . . .

Best Regs,
Rick / OCRR

Oh Great!

So now, while I'm riding the Eastern Sierra Double, I'll be thinking, "I could have been riding GMR!"

Oh well, that's the way it goes. GMR will be there later . . .


Have fun on the double, Rick! I think I'm never going to meet you and Jackie! :o Anyway, you'll be having more fun...right? I'll just be having more cocktails...sooner....:p ;)

Booooo.

2 weekends in a row riding with M.E ... :D

And this is why I love ME. In

innie

I'd love too, but I'll be in Lake Tahoe getting ready to ride the Century around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 3rd with my wife and her TnT group.

But if you or any other BF members are interested on Memorial Day, 5/28/07 I am planning on driving up to the base of Mt Pinos and doing climbing repeats on Mt Pinos. We do these to prep ourselves for the Death Ride in July. Each climb is about 8.5 miles long with approx. 2400 climbing just a little less than 5% avg gradient. Starts at 6,000 ft and climbs to a little over 8,000 ft. We usually do 2-4 repeats depending on how people are feeling. The nice thing is that at that altitude you are in the trees, and temperatures are much cooler than they are down in the LA area.

I'm in!!!
How about an option for climbing to the lifts?
I would like to go up to lifts if anyone wants to join me!

:o Ahhh...I :love: you people too (thanks Ronjon) and I'm so excited. Yes, Karen, I will climb to the lifts with you as I've never been up. Those who do not want to can hang at the lodge and enjoy some refreshments. :)

Booooo.
:( Hey! I feel bad enough...I need a little Baldy to make me feel better. :p

mehbee

mehbee
ubehteh ;)

Wah.... I cant make this..heading to Orlando that day....:cry:

Wah.... I cant make this..heading to Orlando that day....:cry:
:o There will be more opportunities. I've been itching to get that ride going on a regular basis. Great training in such beautiful scenery.

mehbeeMe too.

Me too.
ubehtehcom2 :p ;)

Cool, I get to meet more SoCal'ers .... looking forward to it. Wake up, climbing legs!

Me too.


me 3.

me 3.
Sigh :rolleyes: You mehbees need to commit to innies. :p :D

Oh, and Lee, see if you can kidnap Happytime for this ride...;)

EDIT: triathletenap

Oh, and Lee, see if you can kidnap Happytime for this ride...;)

EDIT: triathletenap


i can't even figure out if i'm gonna be there or not.

We have ME on tape today saying (in a thick Tennessee accent) that she is RECONSIDERING doing Eastern Sierra. Just fyi. :p

i was there i heard it as well!!!!!

So who's going to lead this ride?

We have ME on tape today saying (in a thick Tennessee accent) that she is RECONSIDERING doing Eastern Sierra. Just fyi. :p

:roflmao:

i was there i heard it as well!!!!!
I may or may not have heard anything that may or may not have gotten said. Yes, I agreed to that statement in exchange for destruction of the most scandalous photos. :o

I do NOT have a southern accent, boys! Very funny...:mad: :p :D

As for ES...I said I'd revisit it with my boss. But I'm telling you, it will almost certainly be a no go. :( So this ride is on and I'm leading it.

Ya'll can take that how ya like it. :D

BUMP...

Okay, so after climbing GMR yesterday and seeing the different groups split off, I thought to revisit this ride. Just as a notice to all riders coming, there will be a group of us going up to the Ski Hut which is very steep. Those of you who do not wish to suffer that climb can stay at the lodge and munch on potato skins (trust me, they are yummy) OR you can choose to go back early. But as organizer of this ride, I simply ask that you communicate to me your plans so that I know folks are okay. Got it?! :D

Those of you not going up to the lifts can have something light to eat at the Lodge and while spending the rest of the time waiting for the ski lift riders to return, can pose with me out at the patio over some coffee.

Those of you not going up to the lifts can have something light to eat at the Lodge and while spending the rest of the time waiting for the ski lift riders to return, can pose with me out at the patio over some coffee.
:eek: What, you aren't going up to the lifts? Oh, come on, George. Piece O' cake for you. :D

BUMP...

Okay, so after climbing GMR yesterday and seeing the different groups split off, I thought to revisit this ride. Just as a notice to all riders coming, there will be a group of us going up to the Ski Hut which is very steep. Those of you who do not wish to suffer that climb can stay at the lodge and munch on potato skins (trust me, they are yummy) OR you can choose to go back early. But as organizer of this ride, I simply ask that you communicate to me your plans so that I know folks are okay. Got it?! :D
I gotta have my head examined, but I'll go up to the Ski Hut with you. Let's just hope I don't forget my cycling shorts! :roflmao:

I gotta have my head examined, but I'll go up to the Ski Hut with you. Let's just hope I don't forget my cycling shorts! :roflmao:
Um...well, that would be a photo op if you forget your shorts. :p But as far as the lifts go, just do what I do - spin, pant and curse. Doesn't help much, but it's something to do to pass the time while climbing. :D

Um...well, that would be a photo op if you forget your shorts. :p But as far as the lifts go, just do what I do - spin, pant and curse. Doesn't help much, but it's something to do to pass the time while climbing. :D
I can do both ... put cycling shorts underneath, and put walking shorts on top, and it will freak everyone out. Then, when I take my walking shorts off ... well, you know where this is going ....:D

... well, you know where this is going ....:D

No. Where? :p

No. Where? :p
Stripping off the walking shorts ... photo op! TMI

I'm a probably for this ride. I didn't even know it was happening due to the rather obvious title...

I'll do the Ski Hut. I often find that it's better if I don't know what I'm signing up for.

Just out of curiosity, what was this "tape" that everyone was referring to? Or was it a huge figment of someone's imagination?

I'm a probably for this ride. I didn't even know it was happening due to the rather obvious title...

Oh goodie. You can push me...I mean encourage me up to the lifts. :D

Just out of curiosity, what was this "tape" that everyone was referring to? Or was it a huge figment of someone's imagination?
What? What tape?

What? What tape?
From VanceMac:
"We have ME on tape today saying (in a thick Tennessee accent) that she is RECONSIDERING doing Eastern Sierra. "

From VanceMac:
"We have ME on tape today saying (in a thick Tennessee accent) that she is RECONSIDERING doing Eastern Sierra. "
I was drinking. :o

I'm in, I suppose.


:p

I'm in, I suppose.


:p
Oh, you're in alright. I'm driving by your place and kidnapping you. :p :D

No one will be dropped? Unless the Mercedez guy starts fighting with the motorcycle guy again!:D

I was drinking. :o


a likely story....

a likely story....Most likely sugar high from the soda. :D

I'm a tentative Maybe of the uncommitted kind, depending on my work schedule. If only for the posing with George.
(Sacha might be ready by then, but I doubt I'll use GMR for her maiden voyage)

Is there any post-ride activity on this ride? Just curious. I'm still waiting in anticipation to have some margaritas with some of you ... hint hint